1979 ~ 2025
Carrie Ann Bassett
20 July 1979 - 26 December 2025
Carrie Ann Bassett, age 46, passed away suddenly due to health complications on December 26, 2025. She was not alone; her son and life partner were by her side.
Carrie loved her family, all cats (especially tigers), coffee and art. She was very artistic in many mediums, especially playing guitar. Her smile and laugh were infectious. She was always saving every cat she came across; you might have even helped her save one by bringing it into your home.
Carrie is survived by her boyfriend/life partner Paul Peterson, son Linkton Peterson, dad Evan Bassett, mom Myra Bassett, brother Tony Bassett and sister Shellie Bassett. She was preceded in death by Baylee Parks and her grandparents.
She is loved and will be missed. In lieu of flowers, please save or sponsor a cat.
Carrie’s family is planning a celebration of life in the near future, which is yet to be determined.
I met Carrie when she was in residential treatment at the House of Hope. I am a staff member there, and worked at the house she lived in. She was such a beam of light and laughter. Even when she was having a hard or bad day, she would find the silver lining in it. Her laugh was contagious and was always genuine. My heart goes out to her family, Paul, and to Link. Keep strong!
The first time I meet Carrie was at hill crest and then I went to valley with her. She was a great friend in school and was pretty cool person to just hang around and chill. She will be missed by everyone. Prayers to her mom and family.
Sending you love and your family too r.i.p. carrie
This broke my heart! Carrie and Paul were 2 of my absolute favorites! They loved my dog as much as me and when I became homeless they volunteered to keep her. I lost touch but they were never forgotten. I swore I’d reconnect with them when I was in a better place. I always thought there was time. Yesterday I read I’d lost someone else I cared about and wouldn’t ever be able to say I missed her to her. Now I know that will never be possible. Paul, you are in my heart and prayers. Please reach out when you feel up to it.
I am so sorry to hear of Carrie’s passing and for your family’s loss.
Just last week, I was sharing one of my favorite memories of Carrie with my animal-loving daughter. When we were in first grade, Carrie and I were walking to the bust stop. Strange sounds started coming from her backpack and finally she had to stop and unzip the bag to reveal her (very large) cat, Rover, I think. She had crammed him in there and tried to bring him to school. I will always remember her as a gentle, cat lover.
My heart goes out to the family and friends. I had the opportunity to play in The Drips with Carrie about 15-20 years ago. One of the coolest girls and bandmates I have known. My condolences, thoughts and prayers.
Oh sweet Carrie, my heart is so broken to see of your passing. You are such a beautiful souls and love your honey and you boy so much. My prayers go out to your family. I hope you RIP and have plenty of kitties around you in heaven. You will be so missed.
I feel so lucky to have been able to be her friend. She was truly one of the coolest people I have ever met. From the second we met we instantly became good friends and bonded through our love of music and art and coffee. She had such a good heart, I don't know what I would've done if she didn't adopt the cat I fostered. I could go on forever about how awesome she was and always will be. She will always be here , I will never forget her. Thank you for all the memories Carrie. Untill we meet again. 🤘🏼🖤
She Tommy had a crochet we talked for hours all the time when we was in house of hope together. U will be missed my friend.
Carrie I’m sincerely going to miss you! I’m still not able to wrap my head around your passing. I always knew I could count on you to do what you said no matter the circumstances or task. I knew if I needed help from someone and couldn’t risk them not showing up, then I called Carrie. She never blew off her friends when in need. Whether it was her couch to sleep on and a warm meal and shower, or help doing something else, Carrie always offered herself to help me when I truly needed her. She was a ride or die chick and her word was her bond. I loved that about her. You don’t find that in very many people these days. Carrie my heart aches for your family over losing you. Carrie I will miss you but I’ll never forget you! Carrie you are loved!!! God speed my friend.